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The stability of peroxide and superoxide of alkali metals increase as we go down to group. Explain giving reason.

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To explain why the stability of peroxides and superoxides of alkali metals increases as we go down the group, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Peroxides and Superoxides**: - Peroxides have the formula \( O_2^{2-} \) and superoxides have the formula \( O_2^{-} \). - Peroxides contain two oxygen atoms with a -2 charge, while superoxides contain two oxygen atoms with a -1 charge. ...
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